epidemic roseola
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Definition
Noun: A contagious viral disease, also known as rubella or German measles, characterized by a mild rash and fever. It is a milder form of measles, typically lasting three to four days. While often a mild illness in children, infection during the first trimester of pregnancy can be damaging to the fetus, potentially causing congenital rubella syndrome.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The public health department issued an alert about an outbreak of epidemic roseola.
- Vaccination has made cases of epidemic roseola much rarer in many countries.
- Pregnant women are tested for immunity to epidemic roseola due to the serious risks to the unborn child.
Advanced Usage
- Medical Context: The term is often used in historical or formal medical contexts to describe the disease and its public health impact. In modern clinical settings, "rubella" is the more common term.
- The textbook chapter on viral exanthems included a section on epidemic roseola.
Variants and Related Words
- Rubella (n): The more common contemporary name for the same disease.
- German measles (n): A common, informal name for the disease.
- Congenital rubella syndrome (n): A serious condition that can occur in a fetus when the mother contracts epidemic roseola during pregnancy.
Synonyms
- Rubella
- German measles
- Three-day measles
Related Phrases
- Rubella vaccine (n): The immunization that prevents epidemic roseola.
- Children receive the rubella vaccine as part of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) immunization.
Noun
- a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester